Thursday, July 23, 2009

Godiva Does Wedding Favors


If you love chocolate, then you're going to love the new couture chocolate wedding favors by Godiva. They even have chocolates shaped like wedding cakes, hearts and starfish. How cute is that?

To check out the full line of wedding chocolate and truffle options, visit the wedding favor section.

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Ever After Wedding Market


I love handmade and handcrafted items because usually each piece is very unique. As an only child I have a thing for having something that nobody else has (It must stem from not having to share when I was a kid.). Brides get the only child syndrome when they're planning their wedding and it carries over to the their wedding day. It seems only natural that they be queen for the day.

That's why I wanted to share a site that has a wedding section offering handmade goods. No, it's not Etsy either--although it has beautiful wedding stuff too. The Ever After area of 1000 Markets features all of the wedding items and products you can think of or want. The best part is that they are all handmade--and many are one-of-a-kind or can be customized.

My favorite find: a silk and mohair wrap that boosts your energy too (see above)! This Silk Wonderment with Halite by On Slender Threads serves a dual purpose and whoever wears it will look great too!

No matter what you're looking for to make your wedding day complete, take a stroll through Ever After on 1000 Markets before you run out to buy any manufactured goods. You may find the wedding item of your dreams that nobody but you can possess!

Thursday, July 16, 2009

How Potted Plants Can Fit in Your Reception


When I was a wedding planner, a few moons ago, I would walk into some of the reception rooms my brides were considering and I would see the tears well up in their eyes. Stains on walls and ceilings or ugly panels covering electric switches and other items simply don't lend themselves well to wedding decor. There was also the problem for small weddings where the size of the room was going to swallow up the amount of guests in the room.

An easy and very cost-effective solution to all of these issues is the wondrous potted tree. Potted trees and plants, especially the ones with small twinkling white lights are great backdrops, stain covers and space fillers for a wedding. It's also a relatively inexpensive decoration that you can rent from your florist or from tree and plant rental services. These services (and florists) deliver, setup and pick-up the trees as part of the fee.

It's also environmentally friendly to use potted trees. So if you're looking for something to cover an ugly spot, fill some space or add some ambiance to your reception room, rent a potted tree!

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Options in Wedding Bands


Wedding bands are a very old symbol of the union between couples; they have been used for centuries and today are one of the most important, unique and creative pieces of jewelry anyone can own. This means that people planning a wedding can look forward to shopping for (or even designing their own) wedding bands.

While some people like to stick with traditional and “simple” designs such as plain bands of precious metals, just as many are choosing bands that coordinate with their engagement jewelry, or make some sort of statement of personal style.

Consider that many consumers are now opting for wedding bands with diamonds and precious stones. They are also looking to unusual metals like tungsten, titanium and even stainless steel. These unusual metals are usually selected for their scratch-free finishes, long-wearing durability and interesting and appealing appearance.

Wedding bands are usually identified by their location on the ring finger of the left hand, but today they can be as ornate, decorative or personalized as the couple desires. The most important thing to remember about shopping for, or designing, jewelry is to make certain that enough time is allowed for them to be ready on the day of the wedding.

Many people have weddings that require a great deal of advance planning, and quite often the proper amount of time for getting the right wedding bands is overlooked. It is important to note that choosing the right linens, flowers, food, music and everything else is very important, but a wedding band is the one thing from a wedding day that will be seen, worn and remembered forever. Making sure that enough time for browsing and shopping, customizing or designing, and receiving and fitting the bands is a scheduling priority will allow for the best choices and options to occur.

Thursday, July 9, 2009

Win a Wedding Package in Antigua


Maybe it's because I won a prize in a contest myself recently, but I feel the urge to share another contest with you this week. Contests are a great way to win your way to the wedding of your dreams. The more contests you enter, the more chance you have of actually winning! Wedding vendors love to run contests and as a bride, you should love to enter them. I'm here to tell you that real people win, so here is one for you to enter today.

Win an Ultimate Caribbean Wedding Package in Antigua
To have and to hold memories forever...

Your wedding day and honeymoon mark the beginning of your new life together. Why not create a celebration that is everything you've always dreamed it would be? Enjoy your ceremony in our wedding gazebo while listening to the waves caress the shore, or feel the white powdery sand between your toes as you say "I do" on the beach. Our wedding coordinators will ensure every detail is arranged to perfection. Galley Bay Resort & Spa is an intimate Caribbean hideaway with a refined, unpretentious ambiance. The stunning beachfront location combines an all-inclusive value with an idyllic setting for a romantic getaway.

Prize package includes:
6 night accommodations for two at Galley Bay Resort; a wedding package which includes a wedding coordinator, registrar's cost and ceremony, site decorated with flowers, bouquet of flowers for the bride, boutonniere for the groom, wedding cake, champagne and all taxes and gratuities.


Enter to win

Tuesday, July 7, 2009

Destination Weddings: Get Married on Us Sweepstakes



OK, Ladies, I love a good contest. Contests are a great way to win your way to the wedding of your dreams. The more contests you enter, the more chance you have of actually winning! Wedding vendors love to run contests and as a bride, you should love to enter them. I'm here to tell you that real people win, so here is one for you to enter today.

Bimini Bay Resort and Marina offers an authentic and private setting for all types of weddings, whether it is intimate or a grand affair. Nestled on the tip of North Bimini on miles of pristine beach, the destination is private, exclusive and convenient to get to, the ideal backdrop for couples looking for the perfect wedding spot. Beautiful suites and villas are exceptionally designed with romance in mind and plenty of amenities are available for family and friends including water sports, spa services and island adventures. The resort is easily accessible by a 25-minute plane jaunt or 1.5 hour boat ride from South Florida.

Be Married... On Us prize package includes:

* Wedding Ceremony and Officiant
* 4 Hours of Open Bar (beer and wine only)
* 5 unlimited butler passed hors d'oeuvres for the cocktail hour
* Sit Down Dinner
* Wedding Cake Compliments of Ana Paz
* Curtis Smith Destination Wedding Package
* Bimini Bay Resort Meet and Greet at the Airport for all Wedding Guests

(Max. of 20 people)


Enter now for your chance to win!

Sunday, July 5, 2009

Perfect Favors for Destination Weddings

Engraved Heart Luggage Tag Favor

Having a destination wedding? Make sure your guests travel with class! Give them these sophisticated luggage tags complete with a beautifully engraved heart. These luggage tags not only serve as the perfect favor for your guests but they can double as place card holders. You may choose to insert each guest's name and table number in the window. Sleek and stylish, the luggage tags come with a black leather strap and arrive boxed with a pre-tied organza bow, ready for giving. Measure 1" x 3.5".

BULK PRICING:
$3.75 each for less than 24 favors
$3.35 each for 24 to 47 favors
$2.75 each for 48 to 95 favors
$2.50 each for 96 or more favors!

Please Note: Bulk-pricing discounts are reflected at checkout.



Engraved Heart Luggage Tag Favor

Saturday, July 4, 2009

101 Ways to Save Thousands of Dollars on Your Wedding without Giving Up What You Want


You want the wedding of your dreams--all brides do! Tough times mean you have to scale back a little on your wedding expenses. This doesn't mean you should have to give up your dreams though.

You can throw the wedding you want and save while doing it!

As a former wedding planner, this guide reveals 101 of my insider secrets. You'll learn how you can save on every aspect of your wedding from beginning to end. It even provides you with the resources you can turn to save, save, save.

101 Ways to Save includes money saving tips for:

*Invitations
*Wedding attire
*Venues
*Flowers
*Food & Beverages
*Centerpieces
*Decorations
*Favors
*Wedding Cakes
*Photographers & Videographers
*The honeymoon
*And more!

Don't give up the wedding of your dreams. Learn the ways you can get what want without blowing your budget.

What would it mean for your wedding budget if you could shave thousands of dollars off your budget? It may mean the difference between having a wedding and having the wedding you've always wanted. You can scour the Internet for hours and you won't find these money saving tips all in one place anywhere else--especially not at this low and affordable cost.

These 101 secrets can be yours for only $10.95.

Order your copy now